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“I Don’t Want To Be A Mom Anymore”: Analyzing The Destructive Cult Of Parenthood
“Being informed about the risks, pros, and cons of parenthood and even being able to view it as a choice rather than an obligation has resulted in a lot of pissed off cult members!”
As a childfree woman I have come across three types of parents, with two groups of moms and dads forming a conglomerate I like to call the Cult of Parenthood.
The first type normally does not enjoy raising kids. Sure, they experience some blissful moments along the way, but for the most part they are doing this parenting thing out of obligation for having the audacity to be born human.
Whenever they discuss their lifestyle they complain about how difficult it is to take on the role of mom or dad to anyone who will listen. But they are not rearing humans for the enjoyment of it. They believe it is their duty as human beings to procreate, and regardless if this role is fun or not is irrelavant.
You have genitals? You must put them to good use and not waste your genetic material on fruitless pursuits like pleasurable sex that does not result in pregnancy. And you sure as hell must not waste your life on “childish” things like chasing your own purpose or doing things differently than the rest of the humans who view breeding as a responsibility all living…
